Designing Flow (VIP Article)

DESIGNING FLOW

Floor plans should reflect both functionality and lifestyle.

article by Cheryl Rose (The VIP Mag | Originally Published March 2015)

An aesthetically beautiful house is easy to admire, but how does it function? Homeowners can quickly tell you what they have learned about floor plans the hard way: hauling laundry up and down the stairs, trying to make meals with minimal counter space, insufficient storage, everyone crammed in the kitchen at social gatherings. If the opportunity arises to choose a floor plan, remodel an existing one or even design one from scratch, there are a number of considerations, starting with the size, shape and position of the lot and moving on to flow, function and lifestyle.